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Letter from the Editor

Tara L. Robinson, editor@wholelivingjournal.com

We Did It!

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his is a letter of celebration and gratitude...and awe.

On December 17th (it was a Wednesday, the Wednesday before Winter Solstice, and the Wednesday right after
we had gone to print with the Jan/Feb issue, which is why you’re
just reading about this now) my phone rang as I was dashing out
the door to meet my husband for Christmas shopping. I was in my
garage, halfway in my van, juggling my purse, my shopping list,
a library book and my phone when I looked down at my ringing
phone and froze.
The call was from California. From a number I didn’t recognize. I had been waiting for days for a call from California from a
number I didn’t recognize. I was frozen in place, but knew I had
to pull it together quickly because I definitely didn’t want to miss
this call.
“Hello, this is Tara,” I said in my most confident, professional, and forcefully relaxed voice. Time stopped for the briefest
moment as I realized I was not in the ideal environment for this to
be happening. I was standing in my cold garage with my arms full
and I was out of breath from rushing out the door. But, oh well, I
guess this was how I was going to remember it forever because I
definitely didn’t want to miss this call.
A laid back voice, with a slight southern drawl that sounded
like butter, if butter had a sound, said, “Hi Tara, this is Reid Tracy
from Hay House calling to let you know The Ultimate Risk is the
winner of the Ft. Lauderdale Writing From Your Soul contest.”
OMG! Reid Tracy, President and CEO of Hay House, was
calling to tell me I won! I won a $10,000 advance and publishing
contract. Hay House was going to publish my book!
My thoughts tumbled into each other so fast I completely lost
all sense of etiquette and I replied...okay, actually I squealed into
the phone, “I’ve been waiting for this call!”
You see, I had very much been waiting for the call, but I had
started to have my doubts about receiving it. I had known the
winner was going to be announced on Winter Solstice, Sunday,
December 21st and I knew they would notify the winner before
making the announcement.
On Monday I had started to feel nervous, and by Wednesday
I had been feeling certain they would have contacted the winner
already. I had come up with all kinds of reasons why they would
have chosen someone else. “My website isn’t good enough, I don’t
spend enough time on it. Darn, why haven’t I spent more time
on my website? I’m not good about posting blogs regularly, they
would want to see a healthy up-to-date blog. My book proposal
wasn’t unique enough. They couldn’t pick me because I spoke at
the conference, it would seem an unfair advantage.” The voices in
my head went on and on. However, I also had a voice of faith in
my heart and it kept telling me, “It’s not over until it’s over.”
And suddenly I found myself pacing my garage and nearly
screaming into the phone to Reid Tracy, “I wish you knew what it
feels like to be ME right now!” He laughed.

I asked him to give me a second
because I wanted to breathe and
remember everything about the conversation. I didn’t want to lose
my mind in the excitement and think of questions after we hung
up, or wish I would have said something, or couldn’t remember a
word he said after “I’m calling to tell you The Ultimate Risk is the
winner.”
I said, “I can’t believe I’m talking to you right now.” And
he replied, (this is the best part!), “Well, now you can talk to me
anytime you want. You’re a part of the family.”
I knew I would be part of the Hay House family someday, I
just knew it. I didn’t know when and I didn’t know how, but for
many years it was my vision…my ultimate goal.
As a writer, Hay House is my first choice of publishers, by far.
However, as a writer, I also know the plight of getting a first book
published. Dr. Seuss’ first book was rejected 26 times. So words
can’t express the depth of gratitude and awe I feel for being given
this gift and opportunity of having my first book published by my
first choice publisher, without having to suffer a single rejection.
What? That’s crazy. And beautiful. And humbling. And magnificent. And it says a lot that I don’t have words to express my
feelings because I’m a writer, I always have words.
Like I said, I didn’t know when and I didn’t know how, I just
knew what. However, the “how” part of this story still blows my
mind. If you haven’t followed the saga over the past year, it has
been quite a journey. Most of it can be found in previous issues
of Whole Living Journal. I’ve done my best to chronicle the main
parts as they’ve unfolded in my Letter from the Editor beginning
with the MarApr ’14 issue.
The adventure began with me almost missing an interview
with bestselling author Dr. Wayne Dyer. One man decided not to
commit suicide as a result of the interview, and Dr. Dyer published my story in his newsletter. My co-host Judy Peace set the
intention to “hold the light for each other.” She organized a fundraiser that sent me to Florida last May for the Hay House Writing
From Your Soul workshop where I met Dr. Dyer in person and
spoke at the event from my perspective as an editor/publisher.
After that, countless lives were changed as I accepted submissions from aspiring writers at the conference and published many
of them in WLJ. A business, Chakraful Expressions, was born
after one writer wrote an article for us (see article page 12) and
now Hay House is going to publish my book. The Ultimate Risk:
Living with Passion and Purpose will be released in 2016.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this venture
financially, mentally, emotionally, physically, and by sending
good vibes my way. It has been a community effort and now it’s a
community celebration. I’ll be telling my story and sharing more
behind-the-scenes details at Garden Park Unity March 29th during
the service. I᾿ll present the first seminar on my
book at Victory of Light in April. In gratitude,

“WOW! I honestly got chills of excitement reading
about your call from Reid Tracy (President, Hay House)!
Thanks sooo much for sharing. Here’s the thing, Tara, I
want you to know I had the same reaction when I got the
call from you that my article was going to be published
in your magazine! I was (and have been) dancing on air
ever since! You see, in many ways, you gave me the gift
Reid gave you - opportunity along with validation of
passion, effort and competence as a writer. I know what
you’re feeling - and thank you for that! You᾿re amazing,
Tara - and now you᾿re going to have a book published
by Hay House. Along with your talent and brilliance
as a writer and entrepreneur, you have an incredibly
generous spirit. All that to say, what goes around comes
around, and I think that your talent, brilliance and
generous spirit combined make you an obvious choice
for the winner of the contest. I just had to take a moment
and respond to your newsletter email with this because I
want you to know - you soooo deserve it!”

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Life Loves You

7 Spiritual Practices

to Heal Your Life
by Louise Hay and Robert Holden, Ph.D.

“

Knowing that life loves you is the secret to loving
yourself and to living a life you love.” ~ Louise Hay

Louise Hay, 88-year-old author and founder of Hay House,
has been crowned ‟Queen of the New Age” and named the
‟Doyenne of Self-Help.” She has been an inspiration to
millions since her best-selling book You Can Heal Your Life
was published in 1984.
She recently joined creative forces with Robert Holden,
best-selling author of Shift Happens! and Loveability, to write a
new book in which readers will delve into the power of one of
Louise’s most loved affirmations: Life Loves You.
Together, Louise and Robert look at what
“Life loves YOU” really means—that life
doesn’t happen to you; it happens for you.
Life is on your side. And when you understand and live in line with this philosophy of
basic trust, you open yourself up to countless
opportunities to experience greater happiness, creativity, prosperity, and love.
But the authors don’t expect readers to
take their word for it. In fact, they outline
seven practical and straightforward experiments that will help readers experience the
loving universe for themselves.
These practices include:

• Look in the Mirror ~ learning about
Mirror Principle and self-love
• Affirm Your Life ~ creating a Personal Manifesto of
affirmations for your life
• Follow Your Joy ~ trusting your inner wisdom and
creating an Affirmation Board
• Forgive the Past ~ healing your future, releasing the
past, and living in the present.

• Practice Gratitude Now ~ appreciating the good in
your life
• Live with Prosperity ~ living with an abundance mindset
• Paint the Future ~ visualizing and
creating the life you want

As readers go through the book, they will
see more and more clearly that they are supported in all they do. They will understand
that they live in a friendly universe. And they
will begin to see life in a new way so they can
heal themselves and the world around them.
About the Authors: Louise Hay, the author
of the international bestseller You Can Heal
Your Life, is a metaphysical lecturer and
teacher with more than 40 million books sold
worldwide. For more than 30 years, Louise
has helped people throughout the world
discover and implement the full potential
of their own creative powers for personal
growth and self-healing. Louise is the
founder and chairman of Hay House, Inc., which disseminates
books, CDs, DVDs, and other products that contribute to the
healing of the planet. www.LouiseHay.com Robert Holden,
Ph.D., is the creator of the Loveability program. His work on
psychology and spirituality has been featured on Oprah, Good
Morning America, and a PBS special called “Shift Happens.”
His corporate clients include Dove and its Campaign for Real
Beauty. Robert hosts a weekly show on Hay House Radio
called Shift Happens! www.robertholden.org

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f only I were a size 4.”
‟I should have married someone who was wealthy and
successful.”
‟I can’t get healthy. I’m too busy taking care of my family.”

Are you guilty of prequalifying how your life needs to
show up, mired in ‘if only’, ‘can’t’, and ‘should have’? Is your
way getting in the way of the Divine’s plan?
The Divine is an infinite energy, the source of all things,
continually at work in your life to bring you all that you need:
not what you want, but truly what you need.
The people, places, situations and scenarios that are a
part of your highest good are consistently placed in your
path and, in some cases, right in front of you. The blinders of predetermined expectations and outcomes hinder your
capacity to be present to the coincidences and synchronicity
provided at the hand of a limitless universal presence.

Perspective Eludes Us
From our limited perspective, the Divine’s ways are impossible
to understand. There is no crystal ball in which to gaze, and we
can’t fast forward five years to view the outcomes of what’s
placed in our path right now. The only quality required of each
of us is TRUST. Trust how life is unfolding rather than limiting
your capacity to be open to a life more miraculous than even
you can imagine.
I continue to be awestruck by the unexpected and unforeseen ways I’m being moved through life. While I knew I would
facilitate something to support humanity, I never anticipated
or expected that it would look the way it does today. I am the
most unlikely of messengers, and in my mind I was the last
person God would choose to convey its love vibrationally.
In giving my life over to the Divine, surrendering control
and releasing expectations, I have become the benefactor of
countless blessings. I have traveled the globe, met world
leaders, gathered together a global community, found my life
partner and am now the father of four beautiful children. In
all of this, I have never forgotten the source of it all, the sweet
beloved presence that lovingly guides me in every moment.

Release Expectations
It’s time to birth a new way of being. Spirit is inviting you to
reconnect with your higher self. Surrender your will, live from
your soul, and allow the Divine to bring you the unlimited possibilities you were born to experience.
If you need a little help letting go of limitations that don’t
serve your greater calling, here is a simple yet powerful tool
you can use each morning. Affirm out loud:
I am open to receive and trust in all you have planned for me.
The spark has ignited. Pay attention as your angels and
guides will come in the unlikeliest of forms and, above all else,
follow and trust your heart. Your willingness to remain connected and ready to receive increases your awareness of a life
beyond your wildest dreams.
About the author: Panache Desai is a contemporary thought
leader and author who has appeared with Oprah Winfrey on
the Emmy® Award-winning OWN series, Super Soul Sunday
and was featured on the season finale, Soul 2 Soul: Asking
Life’s Big Questions. He is a featured speaker at OMEGA Institute for Holistic Studies and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and
Health. He has addressed the United Nations Enlightenment
Society and has collaborated with internationally recognized
spiritual teachers including Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith,
Ram Dass and Neale Donald Walsch. In May 2014, he published his first book, Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33Day Path to Purpose, Passion, and Joy (Random House/Spiegel
& Grau). Panache will be speaking at Conscious-Con in May.

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Silver

Linings

by Jennifer Flick
ight years ago a significant lesson presented
itself in my life. It started with the letter C and rhymed
with the reindeer named Prancer. I never attach this
word to myself anymore because it and its energy are gone
from my life. Whenever I speak of this time, I use a different
C word. I refer to it as a c-hapter in my Book of Life. What
a chapter! Its pages detail the full spectrum of emotions and
bring some of my life’s greatest awakenings. I thank God daily
I was open to them.
My children were 10 and 5 years old when this chapter
began. At first blush, it would be easy to think, ‟Oh, how
horrible!” But, actually, it was pivotal to my salvation. They
infused childlike energy and innocence into the journey and
they created within me a deep passion to survive.
Words like “chemotherapy” and “radical double mastectomy” appear on the pages of this chapter. I learned, however, to
be my own dictionary. Words are just a series of letters strung
together. We can actually choose the meaning and the power
we give them. So for me, the word “chemotherapy” translated
into “a time for reflection, transformation, and rebirthing.”
“Radical double mastectomy” came to mean “Evolving Warrior Goddess.” About three-fourths of the way through this
chapter, the word “radiation” appeared. Miraculously this
word needed no revision. It held true to its authentic meaning.
Radiation: the act of shining or glowing.
During the weeks of radiation, my hair slowly began
growing back. It was painfully apparent it was coming in
mostly grey. I could not color it because my scalp still was
visible through the tiny, emerging strands of hair. As this was
the spring of my daughter’s final year in preschool, and I was
“radiating” five days a week for six consecutive weeks, Olivia
often accompanied me to my sessions. One day after a treat-

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ment, my daughter and I left the building hand-in-hand and
walked out into the brilliant April sunlight. Olivia stopped in
her tracks, drew a loud breath and exclaimed, “Oh, Mama!
Your hair!”
All I could think was, ‟I know…it’s completely grey.”
When I looked at Olivia, she instead was staring at me in total
wonder. I asked her, “What is it, Sweet Pea?”
She answered in amazement, “Your hair! It’s SOOOO
sparkly!”
Through His grace, God handed me a silver lining. That
moment with Olivia lifted me beyond healing. It was truly
transcendent. Any pain or sadness or angst I had been feeling
evaporated. All that remained were feelings of pure love, joy,
and an indelible acceptance of the here and now. There, in the
radiation parking lot, I puffed out my chest (which ironically
had been removed a month prior), and with a heart full of
pride and gratitude, trotted to my car with my darling daughter’s hand in mine as “The Shining, Glowing Woman with the
Sparkly Hair.”
About the author: Jennifer Flick is a writer,
an avid student of metaphysics, and a firm
believer in integrating traditional medicine
with holistic treatments to achieve optimum
health. She received Reiki treatments during
her healing journey and is now a Reiki Master Practitioner. Jennifer Flick sees clients at 3620 Glenmore
Avenue in Cheviot, Ohio. flickj@fuse.net.

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Feel

Better
Fast

5 Minute Chakra Balancer
by Becca Vaughn

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oes your energy ever feel scattered and your
stress level high? Do you spend all your time taking
care of everyone else and run out time for yourself?
If you are a person on the go and short on time then this
handy 5 minute chakra balancer is for you! I have used it in
the car, while I’m on a conference call, and I have even locked
myself in the bathroom to use it and regain a sense of peace.
There are seven chakras, or energy centers, that are in
alignment with the spine. Each chakra represents a different
trait and color. When they are balanced, life
harmoniously flows in joyous directions.
When they are out of balance we are likely to
feel chaotic and stressed.
Whenever you feel out of whack or off
track, look to the below meaning of the
chakras and center yourself with a quick meditation. This meditation will help you balance
each chakra and give you a fast way to battle
daily stress. I guarantee you will feel better.
Quick tip: If you want more positive energy from a specific chakra, you can wear that
chakra᾿s associated color.
Let’s begin. Take a deep breath in and on
the exhale visualize releasing all your stress, repeat 3 times
(and really let it go). Then breathe at a pace that is comfortable
and natural for you. We will repeat these steps at each chakra
center:

1. Inhale and envision an energy ball (the color and
location will change according to each chakra).
2. Exhale and imagine this glowing energy begin to
spin in a clockwise direction.
3. Then on your next breaths repeat the chakra᾿s
mantra 3 times silently or aloud.
Here are the chakra centers, their locations, colors and affirmations. They are listed in order from first to last for this meditation:

About the author: Becca Vaughn is a former
Fortune 500 sales and marketing leader turned
writer, speaker and yogi after a life changing
shift in perception. She is the creator of a
clothing line called Chakraful Expressions that
is all based on the chakra system. The shirts
correspond in color to its matching chakra and each shirt has a
supporting “I AM” mantra. (www.chakrafulexpressions.com) She
can be reached at Vaughnrebecca13@gmail.com

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The Wisdom
to Know the

Difference

by Shakti Sutriasa, LCSW

he Serenity Prayer says, ‟God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage
to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the
difference.”
I was at a conference recently when a journalist (Tara L.
Robinson, editor of Whole Living Journal) spoke about her
interview with Dr. Wayne Dyer. She’d asked about the Serenity
Prayer and wondered how we know the difference?
A few days later I found myself pondering this same question. How do I know when to surrender and when to act? And
then it hit me. I can only change one thing. ME. My words,
my actions and my thoughts are the only things truly within
my control. When I decide to take control, I’m in charge and
responsible for my life. From this place I feel empowered
because I can indeed affect change and evolve myself.
Accepting the things I cannot change is harder. We all want
other people to change. And being a recovering perfectionist, I was always attempting to improve my spouse. Of course
it never worked, instead it only created more tension, ill will
and frustration for both of us. But even more than wanting to
control the people in my life, I felt compelled to heal the world,
vacuum up all the smog and carbon in the air, single handedly
clean the oceans and rivers. Every time I heard about a natural
disaster somewhere my heart just hurt and I felt responsible. I
felt I had to do something about it.
Then it dawned on me one day that I couldn’t. I couldn’t
magically make everything better (at least not yet). Focusing
on all of the negativity oppressed me too, and made me feel
helpless. That’s when I had to re-think what I can and cannot
change.
I still care about our environment and about the people in
my life but now instead of allowing myself to be overwhelmed,
I ask, ‟What can I do?” I can love and accept my family. I can
recycle, buy local or sustainable products, donate my time or
money, drive a hybrid, ride a bike or walk. I can pray and envision the world I want for my children.
The wisdom lies in the knowing – that all I have control
over is me. At first it can sound limiting and limited. But in
reality, when we change ourselves and how we show up in the
world, we can change the world. So next time you’re wondering how to know the difference, ask yourself, “Is this about me,
or about my need to control or save someone/something else?”

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About the author: Shakti Sutriasa, LCSW is
a life coach and counselor, author, educator
and founder of Decide Differently, a personal
development company whose mission is to engage people in the work of self transformation.
www.decidedifferently.com

YOU DON'T NEED A DOCTOR᾿S DIAGNOSIS!
In the January/February issue of Whole Living Journal
we announced the debut of a new book titled Out of
Our Minds Onto Paper. There was a brief description
of what it was about and why we were asking YOU to
submit YOUR STORY – people really do want to share
their stories and people want to know your story/poem.
Since then we are happy to say YOU heard our call
to action. But, we still need VOICES if we are to meet
our goal of 500 stories/poems. Although submissions
are ongoing, we hope to meet our ﬁrst goal by Mental
Health Awareness Week, May 11-19, 2015.
Only YOU can make this happen. Only YOU and
YOUR story can inspire, heal, and empower others. A
few people have said, ‟I want to tell my story, share my
poem, but I haven’t had a formal diagnosis by a doctor.
However, I did have a traumatic experience that left me
numb for years.” We aren’t doctors and you don’t need a
diagnosis to submit your story/poem. Your story can be
hopeful, happy, funny...it should be something heartfelt.
One story we received was from a woman who was
married for 43 years and out of nowhere her husband
had a breakdown and what she learned about mental
illness from her experience. The term mental illness emotionally ill/addiction/recovery/hope - encompasses
much more than we can list. Our message, your
message is to keep the talk going.
We also have received inquiries about why we are
collecting these stories/poems.
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We’re doing it:
• Because there is power in numbers.
• Because our society doesn't like to talk about
“crazy,” but we must have these conversations
to help people receive the assistance they
need to heal.
• Because, though we hear about celebrities
with mental illness, thousands of nameless
people also struggle with these conditions.
• Because we strive to give a voice to the
voiceless who suffer or have suffered from
mental illness. They need our understanding.
• Because I know Bipolar/PTSD and thrive ~ I
am not my disease!
Years ago, the television show The Naked City
told viewers, “There are eight million stories in
the naked city. This has been one of them.” I
know there are at least eight million stories of
mental illness to be told, and those stories begin
and end with you—thank you to those of you
brave enough to share your story/poem for the
beneﬁt of others.
Anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, “Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only
thing that ever has.” We hope you will be part of the
groundswell of people who choose to change the
landscape of mental illness in the United States.
STOP THE STIGMA. SHARE WITHOUT SHAME.

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10 Steps

to

Achieving

Your Dreams
by Leah E. McCullough

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ven though my most “famous” accomplishment
is recovering from the supposedly incurable disease of
fibromyalgia (plus a whole host of other issues), I feel I
have done a lot of other “impossible” things in my life.
Just to name a quick few:
• I lost over 100 pounds
• I became pregnant over the age of 40 without medical
intervention
• I quit smoking after 10 years
• I found true love over the age of 30
• I finished the US Air Force Half Marathon Race

Now those things aren’t “impossible” in the truest sense
of the word, but they are highly unlikely. I have studied books
on success and metaphysics for over 20 years. All reports of
success, including my own, seem to have a similar path of
steps in common. Below are the major steps to achieving your
“impossible” dreams:

6.

Action!
You can’t course correct a ship that is still at the dock. Get
started with what you have right now: You do not necessarily know what you will need. The people, opportunities
and equipment you need will come along. Excuses be gone!
(Money, time, age, experience, etc.)

7. Include Other People

Only share your goals with people you are close to and are interested in similar goals. Be as careful about who you choose
as you would be choosing someone to babysit your children.

8. Let Go and Let God

1.

Problem – Solution: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Figure out the main problem. Then ask, ‟What is the opposite
of the problem?” You'll find the answer is the solution.

Practice detachment. This is the difference between owning
the goal and the goal owning you. You can still care about the
goal and invest in it, but go with the flow enough to let the
magic happen. Leave room for something better than what you
can envision. Let your heart be your guidance system. Stumbling blocks can be just directional markers.

2. Develop a Definite Major Purpose/Goal

9. Celebrate Small Victories Along the Way

Write it down! Remember doubts, fears and worries are natural obstacles. Write them out too.

3.

Ignite Your Imagination
Take some time for prayer, visualization, meditation, meridian
tapping and affirmations to really explore your Definite Major
Purpose.

A bad plan is better than no plan, and any plan can be made
better along the way. (95% of all battle plans go out the window once boots hit the ground.) As author Jack Canfield says,
‟Chunk your big goal into small actions.” And be sure that
your plan is loose enough to allow for changes.

The mind remembers situations that have strong feelings attached, if you celebrate the small wins, you are building up a
foundation of great feelings, which will attract more and more
positive outcomes.

10. Teach What You Have Learned to Others

Be sure to take notes along the way. When you teach a subject,
you learn it on a deeper and more thorough level.
About the author: Natural healing expert
Leah E. McCullough, affectionately known as
The Fibro Lady, teaches people around the
world how to regain their optimal health and
energy levels. She is a speaker and author
of the groundbreaking book Freedom from
Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery. She can be
contacted at www.TheFibroLady.com or Leah@TheFibroLady.
She developed the workbook Owning the Goal without the Goal
Owning You: 10 Steps to Achieving Your “Impossible” Dreams.

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Grounding
the
by DAK

Key to Ascension

t has been twenty-eight years since the world
wide Harmonic Convergence was held August 16 – 17,
1987. We are now completing the gateway of transition,
1987 – 2015, from the Age of Pisces into the Age of Aquarius,
mapped out by ancient seers and interpreted by contemporary
scholars.
Frequencies are the basis of everything in existence.
Everything in this creation is made of light vibrated by sound
to create various frequencies. Lower frequencies appear as
dense matter. Our own physical bodies and all else in our 3-D
physical world are holograms of light. Scientists now confirm
this is true.

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A Great Misconception about Ascension

A great misconception of the New Age Movement is that ascension is an escape from our physical 3-D Earth experience.
Many have expected extraterrestials (ETs) to arrive in space
ships to emancipate us from our “3-D imprisonment.”
However, the truth is, achieving enlightenment actually
requires us to anchor our light bodies, which hold our true
potentials, into our physical bodies, raising our frequencies so
we may access multi-dimensions. Grounding enables us to see
dualities and to feel the oneness of creation, bringing us into
the present moment. When we embrace duality, it ceases to
affect us, freeing us to operate in the fifth dimension. This
is not some grand concept for the future…it is happening now
whether one is aware of it or not.

Hug a Tree, Go Barefoot and Play with Stones
One can ground by observing nature, even if only for several
short sessions a day. This brings one into sync with Earth’s
original intentions and organic harmony.
Hugging a tree or sitting on its roots gives an instant energizing grounding, especially good for meditating or connecting with wise tree spirits.
With intention, a campfire outside or a candle flame inside
can act as an acupuncture of grounding into the Earth. A slow
steady beat of a drum simulating the Earth’s heartbeat can add
to this connection.
Placing bare soles of one’s feet upon the Earth – soil,
grass, stone, moss or sand – to connect with her 900,000 volts,
energizes and animates our physical bodies.
Particularly grounding foods are roots and nodules (e.g.
carrots, beets, potatoes, ginger, turmeric, and radishes) and any
plants rich in iron (e.g. red or purple foliage, berries or fruit).
As a result of measuring and tracking global earthquakes,
scientists have reported that the Earth probably contains a hexagonal crystalline iron core. All iron crystals are cubic. Any

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cube, of any material, placed in one’s environment, acts as a
stabilizing connection to the earth.
Coming from Earth’s crust, all stones, crystals, and minerals are two – dimensional elemental beings who can assist us
in grounding, particularly if they contain iron. Many are red,
ochre or black in color. One may interact with them by holding
them, communicating telepathically, or sending mental images
of desired results. Some stones good for grounding are Amber/
Copal, Amethyst, Arragonite, Black Agate, Black Onyx, Black
Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Dalmatian stone, Golden
Quartz, Iron Pyrite, Hematite, Mookaite, Obsidian, Petrified
Wood, Smokey Quartz, Shungite and Tiger Eye/Tiger Iron.
Children naturally gravitate to stones and crystals, I believe,
to ground for counter-balancing detrimental electro-magnetics
and the chaos found in today’s world.

A Grounding Meditation
Here is a simple meditation for grounding. Imagine being
surrounded in a vertical tube of light. Send vibrant green roots
from the base of your spine or from the soles of your feet
downward into the core of the Earth. Visualize drawing up rich
dark brown nutrients from her core into your heart. Feel the
grounding connection to the Earth. Then send light from your
heart, beaming it in all directions, making you heart centered.
One can perform this while driving, waiting in a line, or when
life gets a little bumpy. The connection to the Earth gives a
euphoric increase in frequency, and a feeling of empowerment
and well being in the now.
One can ground anywhere, any time, whenever one
remembers to do it. Grounding anchors in our true divine
essence, and assists our ascension into a multi- dimensional
world …our true divine destiny.

About the author: Dak is a stone carrier and
information giver at his shop BLUE ROCK
MEDICINE SHOW in Historic Findlay
Market in OTR. His stone shop is open
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. His Blue
Rock Medicine Show Troup will perform at
Conscious-Con May 16th and 17th. (See ad
page 13) 513.349.9189. BlueRockMedicineShow@gmail.com

Leah E. McCullough
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What does
Your Desk Say

About You?

5 Tips for

Clearing Clutter
by Kac Young, Ph.D.

re you the kind of person who needs to
keep things in sight so you᾿ll remember to accomplish
them? Or, are you able to file things out of sight and
still remember to complete them, or where you put them? Are
you a list maker or a post-it freak, or are you 100% electronic?
Pam Young and Peggy Jones, The Sidetracked Home Executives wrote: ‟You᾿re either born organized or you᾿re born
sidetracked;” it᾿s genetic, they believe, like having blue or
brown eyes. Your DNA might very well influence what your
desk looks like.
There is also a psychology profile behind how you
work. Is your mess preventing you from being your best and
most efficient self? Are you hiding behind stacks of work in
order to appear like you᾿re busy and valuable? Or, no matter
what it looks like to others, are you able to put your hands on
exactly what you need with speed and clarity making you appear sleek and efficient?
On the other hand, Albert Einstein had a very messy
desk, as did Mark Twain and Steve Jobs. Does that mean
that if your desk is messy, you᾿re a genius? You can certainly
try to promote that concept, but you᾿re the only one who
knows if this is true or not for you. Consider this quote from
Albert Einstein, “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered
mind, then what are we to think of an empty desk?” You᾿ll
have to really give that some thought. In the meantime, unless
your IQ is over 160, clear your clutter.
Every disorganized stack on your desk requires space in
your head to remember what it is and where pieces of information are located. If you file things in an orderly fashion, you
free up memory cells and psychic space. Which leaves more
room for creativity. If you᾿re always looking for paperwork,
reports, or ‟stuff” then you᾿re wasting valuable time backtracking instead of moving ahead.
These five actions will keep you organized so you can be
more efficient and creative.

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5 tips to solve your desk clutter:
1. Take everything off your desk and put it on the floor.
(Yes, the floor.)

2. Sort through the stuff. Find two wastebaskets and
throw out everything that isn't essential to your work.

3. Think of your desk as a pilot sees a cock pit: keep

only those things in front of you that you frequently use.

4. Buy a two-tiered tray for your paperwork and a create a to-do list in a spiral note book or electronically.
Label each tier: 1) ACTIVE paperwork; 2) COMPLETED
paperwork (ready to send on or file). Follow the to-do list
to accomplish Active tasks.
5. Calendar a time to file once a week. Put your favorite music on, turn off the phone and file for 15 minutes.
Don᾿t put this off.
About the author: Kac Young has a PhD in Natural Health,

a Doctorate in Naturopathy and a Doctorate in Clinical
Hypnotherapy. She is a former television producer/director, a
licensed Religious Science Minister, a spiritual counselor and
the author of 11 books. Please visit www.kacyoung.com

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When each morning
finds you awake and ready
to take in the fragrance of yet
another day in this body form,
by Cezarina Trone
each petal of your heart rose
trembles with delight, allowing
The Beloved, the Breath of Life,
to pass through and gently kiss
the edges of each petal within
this heart rose of yours.
Did you know that with each inhalation
you are being kissed from within?
And then the Beloved waits...
So tell me now, are you a good kisser?
And are you ready to exhale the
magic that you have been given
in each of those 20,000 breaths
you take in each day? A good
kisser of Life cannot count how
many times over their heart melts
into lava of joy with just one glimpse
of the Beloved.

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heatgrass juice is nature’s finest medicine.
It is often referred to as “Liquid Sunshine”
because of its very high content of chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll is the green pigment that harnesses the sun’s
energy. When it is consumed fresh it is a living food that has
bioelectricity - a high vibration life force held within the living juice that feeds your body on a cellular level. It is also
called “Miracle Juice” or “King Juice” because of its many
health benefits. Whatever you call it, there is no denying
that it is a powerful concentrated liquid nutrient. Two ounces
of wheatgrass juice has the nutritional equivalent of five
pounds of the best raw organic vegetables.
Wheatgrass is a superfood. It is highly energizing, alkalizing, and detoxifying. It is an excellent source of vitamins C, E,
K, and B complex. It has abundant minerals such as calcium,
cobalt, germanium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium,
sodium, sulphur and zinc. It is also a complete source of protein, supplying all of the essential amino acids in a form that is
easily used in the bloodstream and by the tissues.

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Benefits of Wheatgrass
anti-inflammatory - the high alkalinity properties make
wheatgrass juice the perfect choice for people suffering from
inflammatory problems such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis.

anti-oxidant - wheatgrass juice has a very high anti-oxidant
content that helps neutralize free radicals and oxidative stress.
anti-cancer - the chlorophyll, beta-carotene and flavonoid
compounds contained in wheatgrass are very powerful anticancer agents.
anti-bacterial - wheatgrass has a strong anti-bacterial effect
which creates an unfavorable environment for the growth of
yeast and bacteria, preventing and treating candidiasis. Gargling wheatgrass juice will help prevent tooth decay, relieve
toothache, and treat bleeding gums. Soaking your feet in
distilled water with a few ounces of the juice will relieve the
itching from athlete’s foot.
detoxifying - wheatgrass helps detoxify the lymphatic
system and the gastro-intestinal system. Because of this it also
helps eliminate bad breath and body odor. It is also one of the
few juices that can help remove heavy metals from the body,
thus reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
blood tonic - the high grade content of iron in wheatgrass
juice will increase your red blood cell count and help regenerate and reactivate red blood cells, supplying fresh oxygen to
the body.
Grow your own
To obtain the benefits of wheatgrass it must be juiced. According to my assistant, Tommy Hughes (future naturopath and
acupuncturist), fresh wheatgrass is the best, and it is very easy
to grow in your own kitchen. All you need is a growing tray or
pot, some organic soil (preferably a potting mix or light soil),
and some organic wheatgrass seeds. Soak the seeds overnight
in water; rinse in the morning and allow to sit for 4-5 hours to
drain. Repeat. When you see small root “tails” appear plant
them in the soil and within no time you will have your own
fresh wheatgrass. Keep well watered and in indirect sunlight.
Trim with a scissors and allow to keep growing.
Juice and enjoy “the elixir of the gods”...one shot is
more potent than a cup of coffee!
About the author: Mimi Tagher, LAc, LMT
is nationally board certified in acupuncture,
Chinese herbology and Oriental Medicine. She
practices at Synergy Holistic Health Center in
Florence, Ky., and in Blue Ash. 859.525.5000,
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Holding
Space
by Julia Cat Martin

W

e all want to be heard and understood. Can you
make the extra effort to listen today? Or if you are in
need of being listened to - make sure to think about
who would be supportive. Ask for support and let them know
that you just need an ear.
Sometimes, we offer advice with good intent but that᾿s not
what most people need. Most of the time, others simply need
a witness.
This means we need to learn to be okay with feeling uncomfortable to some degree, because when our loved ones are
in pain, as loving companions, we want to ease their suffering.
Remember that our pain as individuals gives us the pressure and experience we need to grow into who we are to
become.
We must not try to take anyones’ pain from them. Sometimes that means we shouldn’t even touch a person so that we

don’t interrupt the flow of emotion until all that is ready to be
transformed can come through.
This is not an easy task, but so rewarding once we mindfully pause for our loved one and see the gift of growth
through the process of releasing pain.
This is called holding space.
We will never understand completely where someone is
coming from or how they feel, just as we will never be fully
understood, but we can share our experience as an olive
branch to let others know that we have been in similar situations, all while still honoring the differences of individual
experience.
Be a witness, be clear when you need to be heard. On the
other hand, consider the source from whom you are asking for
support when you need an ear and remember that you are the
only one who will ever completely understand yourself. Be
mindful of when you have expectations of others that may be
unrealistic and instead allow them be who they are as you ask
for support.

About the author: Julia Cat Martin is an artist, teacher, healer
and owner of The Flying Cat in Northern Kentucky where she
teaches Shamanic Journey Sessions. You can find her online at
www.catmartinart.com and www.theflyingcatcollective.com

You will never enjoy the fruits of good health by focusing on avoiding disease.
You must turn your attention fully toward the incredible joy of health to actually
experience it.
- Jack E. Armstrong, D.C.

ust imagine…imagine yourself feeling fabulous,
in good health, fit, agile and loving life. Imagine waking up to a job and career you love. Imagine being in
a wonderful relationship in which each of you cares deeply
for the other, where you enjoy each other’s company and you
encourage and celebrate each other’s growth. It all starts with
a picture of what you want to manifest in your life.
You are the orchestrator of your life. Many believe that
we come into life with a pre-destined plan of what we want to
accomplish or learn in each lifetime. However, in choosing to
incarnate in human form, we also are blessed with the unique
concept of free will – the option to choose – each and every
moment of our life. This is the important part. Choices are
what determine the outcomes in our lives.
We are not victims. We are co-creators. If we want a
change in some aspect of our life, we first have to paint the
picture in our mind of what we are going to manifest. This
is not a wish or a want, but a positive interpretation (meditative thought, written account, verbal or artistic expression) of
what we are going to create in our life. Next, take an action
step to make it happen. If you want a partner, go out to meet
people and talk to that person who has a similar interest as
you.

Use this Power Wisely - Don᾿t Imagine the Negative
You already spend a lot of time imagining. The trouble is,
most of us are hard at work on worst-case scenarios. With
lots of emotion thrown in, which really revs up the power of our
imaginations. Just push those negative images out of your brain.
Instead, picture that great beach; those palm trees, your partner,
kids, friends all playing in the warm sand under that blue sky.
Doesn’t that make you feel relaxed, happy and upbeat? That’s
the kind of emotion you want to put your energy toward.
If you think about that for a minute, you will realize you
are doing the world a powerful lot of good that way as well.

When you are creating positive thoughts, you are increasing the supply of good energy on the planet. And you are
reducing the fear account, while adding to the love. Since
energy is real, you are definitely making a difference focusing
your brain on happy outcomes.
So go ahead, give yourself a better life just by using that
human ability to see life differently. Whatever is going on in
your life, picture it better, brighter, more fun. See the family
laughing and having fun at Disney World, and don’t figure out
how to make it happen. Just watch your kids having a great
time on the train, and then on the rides, relaxing at the hotel
after a great meal. After you finish that visualization, put a $5
bill in that bowl in the china cabinet, and tell the Universe that
you’re confirming your intention.
Keep going, keep smiling, and let all that good unfold in
front of you. You are definitely on the right track!
About the authors: Francine Haydon and Patricia
Garry are the authors of Right Brain/Left Brain:
Use Everything You’ve Got to Create a Great Life!
They facilitate workshops based on their popular
book. Francine is an intuitive tarot and palm
reader, energy worker, teacher,
and owner of Sea Angels Cruise
and Inner Wellness Conference. francine.haydon@
fuse.net, 513.248.8772, www.foresthouseofhealing.com
Patricia is a spiritual reader, teacher, healer, and
writer. patricia@patriciagarry.com , 513.281.6864,
www.patriciagarry.com

Sp tlight
World Laughter Day was created in 1998
by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The celebration of WLD is a positive manifestation
for world peace and is intended to build up
a global consciousness of brotherhood and
friendship through laughter. This year it will be celebrated on
May 3rd (1st Sunday in May). What better way to celebrate
WLD than by being trained in laughter yoga to help spread joy
throughout the world. Join Judi A. Winall and Pam Hall for
the next CLYL training on May 2 & 3, 2015. For more information visit www.JoyfulHealingLaughter.com or 513.899.3115.
Deb Hackett, Nancy Baxter, and Michelle
Vondrell are unveiling a new and improved
workshop previously named Logical Lessons:
Practical Steps to Living in Your Power, now
re-branded Authenticity: How Hard Can
it Be? The focus of the seminar is utilizing
one’s characteristics to take off the mask and
becoming successfully authentic in all relationships. Authenticity builds a free and genuine life. The concepts presented in this
seminar will apply to both personal and professional endeavors.
The next seminar is April 9th-11th, 2015; Thur & Fri 6:30-10
& Sat 9-4. Contact Nancy at 513.260.4225.
Linda Stulz, nurse and health and wellness
coach, is proud to collaborate with The International Nurse Coach Association (INCA)
as an Associate Faculty. Linda is bringing the
INCA program to Cincinnati with hopes of
introducing more nurses to this powerful way
of partnering with people and communities to
create better health and well-being. Now is the time for nurses to
lead in the transformation of heathcare from sick care to whole
healthcare. The Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program is
a six month program and will begin in October. Contact Linda
at LindaStulz@gmail.com and www.inursecoach.com
A new store founded for the twofold
purpose of serving the community with
attractive, low-cost clothing and other
goods and contributing to the support
of New Thought Unity Center is now
open. Angels’ Wings Resale Shop is
located at 2409 Grandview Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206, next
to New Thought Unity Center. All stock is donated and the shop
is operated by volunteers. The shop is open three days a week:
Wed. 10-6pm, Sat. 10-4pm and Sun. 11:45-3pm.
www.angelswingsresaleshop.com

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Nest Yoga School announces the next
cycle of its 200 Hour Foundational Yoga
and Teacher Training Program, starting
in September 2015. Led by Pam Painter,
Janet Nash, and Jen Schaefer, Nest is a
holistic and synergistic learning opportunity for students to enrich their understanding of this ancient system of health and
Self-realization in a heart-centered environment. Inviting those
with a calling to teach or simply to deepen their practice, Nest
will host an open house on Monday, March 9th from 5:307:30pm. at GraceTree Studio; 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Road in
Olde West Chester. Details at www.gracetreestudio.com.
Cincinnatians Cezarina Trone and Brenda Zechmeister are joining Krista Moore
of Canada and Santari Green from England
in leading a magical retreat in Tuscany, Italy from July 12 – 19th. Participants will
rejuvenate and partake in amazing energy
work. $1,500 includes all healing experiences, day trips, certification for kids yoga teacher training, all meals and accommodation at a five star enchanted villa (airfare additional). Cezarina
is a certified yoga teacher trainer through Yoga Alliance and her
Mirador Yoga & Creativity School is the first Accredited Kids
Yoga Training School in Cincinnati. 513.432.4886. cezarina.
trone@gmail.com www.mysticaltuscanyretreat.weebly.com
Renee Groenemann of Spirit(ed) Growth,
is proud to announce the first Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) 8-week group
program in the Cincinnati area. Zapped to
Zen is serious self-care for caregivers and
world changers who are zapped yet recognize
their important work in world. Participants
will grow their resiliency, find calm in chaos, reduce judgment
and shame, and refocus and reenergize life vision. Faculty for
PRYT’s international training program, Renee merges her skills
as a mental health counselor and 20-year group facilitation experience with PRYT’s unique approach to embodied mindfulness. Group starts March 11. Please contact 513.289.6759 or
renee@spiritedgrowth.com for details.
The mission of a new Cincinnati IANDS
chapter (International Association of NearDeath Studies) is to provide education and
support concerning near-death experiences
(NDE), out-of-body experiences (OBE), and
spiritually transformative experiences (STE).
Cincinnati IANDS encourages thoughtful, non-judgmental discussions and recognizes these experiences as genuine and significant events of rich meaning. The Cincinnati chapter is affiliated with the worldwide IANDS non-profit organization. The
gatherings are open to experiencers and non-experiencers, such
as someone related to an experiencer, pastoral and spiritual care
communities, or anyone who may have lost a friend or has an
aging parent that wants to better understand what happens as
death of the physical body approaches and occurs. Facebook:
CincinnatiIANDS www.cincinnatiiands.org

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New Thought Unity, w/Reverend Michael Brooks
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o you wake up exhausted? Are
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BREATHE MORE LIFE INTO
YOUR BODY
noring and sleep apnea lead to
low oxygen levels in the body. In
turn, this leads to physical problems
people don’t usually associate with
sleep issues. They affect your life at
home, on the job, and your relationships.
Dr. Bosma helps patients who snore
through a unique system of evaluation
and treatment called Oral Systemic
Balance. Breathe more life into your
body! Call us for information or to
schedule your sleep evaluation.

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TRANSFORM YOUR SMILE
oes your smile make you feel
conﬁdent and attractive? Or, do
you cringe when you have your photo
taken? Have you lived with discolored teeth, chips or cracks, or mottled
coloring for long enough?
Transform your smile in as few as
one or two visits to Montgomery Dental Medicine. Find new conﬁdence
and take years off your looks!

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New Patient Offer

We’ll repair your older bridgework
(cracks, chips and discoloration), and
we can close up gaps between teeth.
We are committed to making you feel
and look your best.
WHY CHOOSE MONTGOMERY
DENTAL MEDICINE?
ur practice is different. Yes,
you’ll see us for routine checkups, cleanings, x-rays, whitening,
ﬁllings and, yes, sometimes for serious work. But we also are laying the
groundwork for a long-term relationship with you and your family—one
that will help you all enjoy better
health for life. We’re treating you, not
just your teeth!

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Go south out of Old Montgomery. Cross
over Ronald Reagan Hwy. Turn left at
1st light into Montgomery Station Ofﬁce
Condos. Right at 1st stop sign into our
lot. Still not sure? Please feel free to
call us for directions. 513-891-5860.